Christine Caine's Life & Leadership Podcast with Propel Women Ep 89 with Joyce Koo Dalrymple: You Are Not Disqualified – You Are Called
Oct 23, 2025
Joyce Koo Dalrymple, an author, journalist, and ministry leader, shares her powerful journey from feeling unqualified to becoming an advocate for hope. She discusses how deep pain can lead to profound purpose and the transformative power of vulnerability in sharing our stories. With insights on surrendering to God's calling instead of striving for perfection, Joyce emphasizes the importance of belonging, especially through her experiences with adoption. Her perspective offers encouragement for anyone feeling disqualified from their divine purpose.
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Dance Built Early Confidence
- Joyce grew up dancing from age two to correct pigeon-toed feet and later attended a performing arts high school.
- Dance built her confidence and grit, becoming a formative gift that shaped her identity and resilience.
Uniting Campus Fellowships
- At Stanford Joyce and her future husband united competing campus fellowships around service and worship through United at Christ.
- They ran campus praise nights, prayer tables, and service projects to serve students across groups.
Cultural Limits On Vocation
- Joyce didn’t imagine full-time ministry due to Asian immigrant expectations of certain careers.
- Cultural norms can limit vocational imagination until someone models an alternative path.
